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SC53SXP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration SC53SXP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
16 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,838 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 140,838 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,039 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability collapest (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,028 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover fitted
11 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,028 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover fitted
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,933 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,933 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,223 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,503 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2019 12 Jun 202616 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,423 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,481 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017 12 Jun 202611 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,252 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016 12 Jun 202616 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,843 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,163 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,768 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2013 12 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
22 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,209 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,876 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2012 12 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,440 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2011 12 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
13 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,801 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010 12 Jun 202616 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,920 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,509 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SC53SXP was registered on 2004-01-15
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